Virtua Fighter (arcade game)

1993 video game

Virtua Fighter was the first 3D fighting video game. The Virtua Fighter game system revolves around three buttons and a directional lever. The buttons are used for Punch, Kick and Guard. The Guard button is used to defend against attacks. Pressing the Guard and Punch buttons at the same time will result in a throw. Throws only work when the opponent is not attacking.

Virtua Fighter
Developer(s)Sega AM2
Publisher(s)Sega
Designer(s)Yu Suzuki
SeriesVirtua Fighter
Platform(s)
Release
1993
  • Arcade
    • WW: 1993
    Sega Saturn
    • JP: November 22, 1994
    • US: May 1995
    Sega 32X
    • JP: October 20, 1995
    • EU: November 30, 1995
    Windows
    • NA: August 31, 1996
Genre(s)Fighting
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

It's like Rock Paper Scissors between Attack, Throw and Guard.

Sequels

change

The four sequels called Virtua Fighter 2, Virtua Fighter 3, Virtua Fighter 4, and Virtua Fighter 5 has been released in every consoles.